Several landslides occurred in the Westfjords
Last night there were several landslides in the Westfjords and then water flooded the road in Hestfjörður and the road was closed during the night.
The Icelandic Met Office's website states that it rained a lot last night and further precipitation is on the cards for the next few hours. The weather forecast predicts less rain tomorrow.
Construction at Dynjandiheiði this summer. mbl.is/Guðlaugur Albertsson
There is an increased risk of landslides and rock falls, especially under steep slopes and waterways where water flows down the slopes and the soil has become very wet.
Ísafjörður is closed due to a mudslide that fell in Hestfjörður and also Dvergasteinsá River in Álftafjörður has become difficult and waterlogged and water flows over the road. A landslide fell onto a road and closes the second lane on Dynjandisheiði. Cleaning is underway, as stated on the website of the Road Administration.
The location of landslides. Map/The Icelandic Met Office
